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Quantum interference in absorption and emission of single photons by a single ion

Michael Schug, Christoph Kurz, Pascal Eich, Jan Huwer, Philipp Müller, Jürgen Eschner

Published Jan 1, 2014• 1 citation

Abstract

We generate phase-controlled quantum beats in Raman scattering of single photons from a single 40Ca+ ion, showing that Λ- and V-shaped level arrangements lead to quantum interference of absorption and emission amplitudes, respectively.

DOI: 10.1364/qim.2014.qw4b.2

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